[The growing tension in her body language is obvious; Keith can tell he's making her viscerally uncomfortable, but he's never been the best with managing his temper and though he'd like to think he has a better handle on it, this is one of those times it's physically difficult to bring himself back in line.

It's not Pidge's fault. He knows, but the way he's unfolded his arms and his hands have formed fists at his sides gives off a different impression. He takes several deep breaths, though his posture remains wound up and taut.]

What was his consciousness doing in the Black Lion? Was he trapped in there for a year?!

[Never mind. Just fucking never mind. All of that's irrelevant white noise to him, what matters is--]

So does that mean we have Shiro back with us? Or is he-- [Gone. Forever. No longer the Shiro they started their journey with? His voice catches in his throat, and for the first time his expression cracks into clenched teeth and bitterness.]